On Thursday, market regulators in Gia Lai Province discovered a truck carrying 220 pigs, some of which were already dead and all infected with African swine fever. A woman named Nguyen Thi Hanh was identified as the buyer and was unable to provide a business license or any documentation for the pigs' origin. She admitted to purchasing the animals from various unverified sources.

Veterinary authorities confirmed the pigs were infected with African swine fever. As a result, all the pigs are slated for culling. The article notes that African swine fever is a highly contagious and often fatal virus for pigs. It can be transmitted through the air, contaminated food, or direct contact with infected animals and can survive in cold temperatures. While the virus does not affect humans, people can still spread it on their clothes or equipment.



The article highlights that this year, African swine fever has been a significant problem across Vietnam, affecting 972 locations in 33 provinces and cities. This has led to the death or culling of more than 100,000 pigs. Despite the number of infected animals decreasing by 34% compared to the same time last year, a government department has warned that the overall incidence of the disease is currently on the rise.